Movies and TvShows featuring "misanthropy" theme.

House is a medical drama that follows the unconventional and misanthropic genius Dr. Gregory House as he leads a team of diagnosticians at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. Known for his brilliant mind and unorthodox methods, House takes on complex medical cases and solves medical mysteries that other doctors can't crack. Along the way, he confronts his own pain and struggles with prescription drug abuse.

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town. A little girl named Cindy Lou Who decides to investigate the Grinch's past and helps him discover the true meaning of Christmas. As the Grinch's heart grows, he returns the stolen presents and joins the town feast, carving the Roast Beast.

The Grinch, a green-furred creature with a heart two sizes too small, plots to steal Christmas from the Whos of Whoville. However, his encounter with a little girl named Cindy Lou Who teaches him the importance of love and compassion.

Duckman (1994) follows the adventures of a private detective duck who is misanthropic and has a dark sense of humor. The show explores themes of lust, surrealism, and adult humor in a cartoonish world of anthropomorphic animals.

Utopia follows a group of comic book fans who come together after discovering a hidden manuscript that reveals the secrets of a global conspiracy. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves on the run from a dangerous organization willing to kill for the truth. The show explores themes of overpopulation, fanaticism, government conspiracy, and the obsession for power.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a pandemic outbreak transforms people into violent and bloodthirsty creatures. Amidst the chaos, a group of survivors tries to stay alive while facing sadistic killers and the constant threat of infection.

In this Pokémon movie, a special Collector is trying to capture the legendary Pokémon Lugia to fulfill a prophecy. Ash, Misty, and Tracy join forces to stop the Collector and save the world from destruction. Along the way, they encounter other powerful Pokémon and face various challenges. Will they be able to stop the Collector and save the day?

In 'Cruising,' a detective is sent undercover to investigate a series of murders targeting the gay community in New York City. As he immerses himself in the world of gay clubs and leather bars, he struggles with his own identity and the morality of his mission. The film explores themes of homophobia, sexual repression, and the complexities of the undercover life. With its gritty and suspenseful atmosphere, 'Cruising' delves into the dark underbelly of society, posing questions of identity, desire, and power.

Chris, a former tennis pro, falls in love with Nola, an actress who is dating his friend and brother-in-law. As their relationship starts to become a problem, Chris decides to kill her. However, things go wrong and he must kill a neighbor who witnessed the murder. Despite being questioned by the police, Chris manages to frame the murders as a break-in gone wrong, and he gets away with it. In the end, Chris's ordered life goes on, and he resembles a psychopath.

In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him. Akira Kurosawa's treatment of King Lear, with three sons dealing with the passing of an era as their warlord father Lord Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya Nakadai) tries to find peace in his last years by dividing his fief among them. While one honest son, Saburo Naotora Ichimonji (Daisuke Ryu), faces his family's wrath for speaking the truth, his two brothers, Taro Takatora Ichimonji (Akira Terao) and Jiro Masatora Ichimonji (Jinpachi Nezu) vie for power in the vacuum left by Hidetora's retirement. While Kyoami the Court Fool (Pîtâ) makes wise commentary, Hidetora discovers for himself the madness caused by his thirst for power, and tries to find redemption for his deadly past.

Samet, a young art teacher, is accused of inappropriate contact by two students in a remote village. He loses hope of escaping his grim life but finds new perspectives through a colleague named Nuray.

Ichi the Killer follows the story of Ichi, a sadomasochistic yakuza enforcer with an abusive childhood. When his boss is killed, Ichi goes on a mission to find his killer, crossing paths with Kakihara, a masochistic psychotic killer. The two engage in a violent and bloody battle, revealing dark secrets along the way.

A lawyer, known as Counselor, finds himself in over his head when he agrees to get involved in drug trafficking. As he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of criminals and cartels, his fate is sealed, and he must face the deadly consequences of his choices.

In this brutal crime drama, a sadistic family of killers, known as the Devil's Rejects, goes on a violent road trip fueled by revenge. They leave a trail of carnage and mayhem in their wake as they seek to escape the law and unleash their twisted desires.

Irrational Man is a 2015 movie about a philosophy professor named Abe Lucas who is going through an existential crisis. He arrives at a small town college in Rhode Island and forms a connection with two women - a student named Jill and a married professor named Rita. Abe decides to commit a morally justifiable murder to find new purpose in his life.

The Seventh Continent follows the lives of a middle-class Austrian family as they gradually destroy themselves and their surroundings. The film explores themes of nihilism, materialism, and the meaninglessness of existence.

After making a wrong turn, a man finds himself tangled in a web of crime, deceit, and violence in a small town in the Arizona desert.

In The Exterminating Angel, a group of upper-class guests attend a dinner party at a mansion but find themselves unable to leave. As their confinement continues, the guests descend into madness and absurdity, revealing the dark and humorous nature of social conventions and human behavior.

In the crime-ridden streets of Medellin, a teenage boy falls in love with a hitman and gets caught up in a world of murder and gang violence. They navigate their forbidden love while facing poverty, drugs, and tragic events.

In the south of France, a renowned illusionist is tasked with debunking a psychic medium. However, as he spends time with her, he starts to question his beliefs and falls in love. The movie explores themes of faith versus science, forgiveness, and the power of magic.